The shooting, which happened shortly after 7 p.m., sent bystanders fleeing and police cars rushing to the scene. A young man was struck during the gunfire and is being treated at UAB Hospital, Williams said.

According to Williams, it was not yet clear whether the victim had been a participant in a shootout or was an innocent bystander.

As of about 8:30 p.m., Birmingham police did not have any suspects in custody, Williams said.

Williams encouraged any witnesses to the shooting to call the police department's Crimestoppers hotline, 205-254-7777. Witnesses with information may remain anonymous, he said.